Europe Latvia tells Russian ambassador to leave RIGA: Latvia on Monday said it had decided to downgrade its diplomatic representation in Russia and had asked the... Published 23 Jan, 2023 10:53pm
Erdogan warns Sweden on NATO after Koran burning ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Sweden on Monday that it should not expect his backing to... Published 23 Jan, 2023 10:46pm
Short-lived Kuwait cabinet resigns after parliament disputes KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait's government resigned on Monday three months after it was sworn in, state media reported,... Published 23 Jan, 2023 10:43pm
Europe WHO seeks $2.5bn for health emergency responses in 2023 GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Monday appealed for $2.54 billion for its work in 2023 to help millions of... Published 23 Jan, 2023 08:37pm
Companies Microsoft to invest more in OpenAI as tech race heats up Microsoft Corp said on Monday it would invest more in OpenAI, staking its future on the startup and tech behind the... Published 23 Jan, 2023 08:31pm
Europe EU approves more military aid to Ukraine, Germany faces pressure on tanks BRUSSELS: The European Union ratified on Monday more military aid to Ukraine worth 500 million euros, sources said,... Published 23 Jan, 2023 08:23pm
Movies & Music Beyoncé gets $24mn payout to perform at opening of Dubai's Atlantis The Royal: report Beyoncé's very first full-length concert in five years marked the opening of Dubai's grand new Atlantis The Royal.... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:29pm
Europe Estonia to expel Russian ambassador in tit-for-tat move TALLINN: Estonia said Monday it would expel the Russian ambassador from Tallinn in retaliation for Moscow’s... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:02pm
Europe Poland to seek German approval to send tanks to Ukraine WARSAW: Poland will ask Germany for authorisation to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine, Prime Minister Mateusz... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:12pm
South Asia EU imposes new sanctions on Iran over protest crackdown BRUSSELS: The EU on Monday placed 37 more Iranian officials and entities on an asset-freeze and visa-ban blacklist... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:08pm
Europe UK ambulance workers strike again as unions call for talks LONDON: Thousands of ambulance workers held another strike across England and Wales on Monday, in escalating... Published 23 Jan, 2023 03:23pm
Europe Billions still exposed to toxic trans fat: WHO GENEVA: Efforts to eliminate industrially-produced fat have a long way to go with five billion people exposed to... Published 23 Jan, 2023 03:17pm
South Asia Despite India’s economic growth, few jobs and meagre pay for urban youth FARIDABAD: Ravi Verma, hired by an electrical parts manufacturing firm early last year as India’s economy surged,... Published 23 Jan, 2023 02:25pm
Russia says no date set for talks with US on nuclear arms treaty Russia said on Monday that no new date had been set for talks with the United States on the New START nuclear arms... Published 23 Jan, 2023 02:01pm
Stocks Most Gulf markets open slightly higher, Abu Dhabi extends losses Most major stock markets in the Gulf opened slightly higher on Monday, shrugging off a small retreat in oil prices,... Published 23 Jan, 2023 01:50pm
Europe EU foreign policy chief hopes bloc agrees next tranche of military aid to Ukraine BRUSSELS: The European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said he hopes member states will approve another... Published 23 Jan, 2023 01:41pm
Africa Russia’s Lavrov visits ally South Africa amid Western rivalry PRETORIA: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was in South Africa on Monday for talks with one of its most... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 11:14pm
Asia ‘Not afraid of the virus’: Wuhan turns page on Covid, three years on WUHAN: Residents of China’s Wuhan said Monday they were hopeful for the future and no longer afraid of Covid-19,... Published 23 Jan, 2023 12:48pm
Asia Two children among 11 burned to death in Thai van crash BANGKOK: Eleven people, including two children, burned to death in a passenger van crash in central Thailand over... Published 23 Jan, 2023 12:41pm
USA Biden orders US flags lowered for California shooting victims WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Sunday ordered all US flags at public buildings to be flown at half-staff to... Published 23 Jan, 2023 12:30pm
Europe Germany signals shift in veto on Leopard tanks for Ukraine PARIS/LVIV: Germany would not stand in the way if Poland wants to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Germany’s... Published 23 Jan, 2023 11:48am
USA California shooting suspect kills himself after Lunar New Year massacre MONTEREY PARK: A gunman killed 10 people at a ballroom dance hall during a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration late... Published 23 Jan, 2023 11:16am
Europe EU to examine using confiscated Russian assets for reconstruction European Council President Charles Michel has urged the block’s national leaders to push forward with talks on using... Published 23 Jan, 2023 10:39am
Middle East Iran vows ‘reciprocal’ response to EU over Guards terror label vote TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday warned the European Union it would take “reciprocal” measures after the European... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:53am
Africa Eritrea troops leave historic Tigray city ADDIS ABABA: Eritrean troops have left the ancient city of Axum in Tigray but remain in two other towns in the... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:51am
Africa Emotions high as missing Cameroon journalist found dead YAOUNDÉ: A popular Cameroon radio journalist who had been missing following what a media rights group called an... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:50am
USA Biden to name Jeff Zients as chief of staff WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will name as his chief of staff Jeff Zients, a former White House pandemic policy... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:47am
Middle East Egypt’s soaring prices drive home economic pain CAIRO: In better times, Om Mohamed’s family used to take holidays at resorts on Egypt’s Red Sea coast. Now there... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:31am
Middle East Netanyahu fires minister in compliance with SC order JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed a senior cabinet member with a criminal record on... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:28am
Europe Poland slams ‘unacceptable’ German stance on Leopard tanks WARSAW: Poland’s prime minister on Sunday lashed out at Germany’s decision not to supply Leopard tanks to... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:25am
Europe France, Germany firm up ties as European ‘driving force’ PARIS: Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz and France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday pledged to drive Europe... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:24am
Middle East Arab states boycott regional meeting in divided Libyan capital TRIPOLI: Arab states boycotted a meeting hosted by Libya’s unity government on Sunday, with just five of the Arab... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:21am
Lula sacks army commander after anti-govt riots BRASÍLIA: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sacked the commander of Brazil’s army Saturday, two weeks after an... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:18am
Germany will coordinate with allies on Ukraine weapons decisions PARIS: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, under pressure to allow the shipment of German-made tanks to Ukraine, said on... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:16am
Europe Russia taken 180,000 dead or wounded in Ukraine: Norwegian army OSLO: Russia has suffered 180,000 killed or wounded in Ukraine so far, while the figure for the Ukrainians is ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:15am
Europe Greek police find no bomb on Ryanair flight from Poland ATHENS: Greek police on Sunday said they had found no explosives on board a Ryanair flight from Poland, following an... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:13am
Asia Chinese pray for health in Lunar New Year as Covid-19 death toll rises BEIJING: China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday with its people praying for health after three years of stress... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:12am
Erdogan announces elections for May 14 ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that Turkey’s elections will be held on May 14 — a month... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:08am
Macron wants Burkina ‘clarifications’ on call for French troops to leave PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said Paris was awaiting clarifications from Burkina Faso after the ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Airlines face hurdles in benefiting from China’s reopening NEW YORK: US and European airlines will benefit from pent-up demand for travel to China after its recent border... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am